Tech News Today
  • Hardware
    • Motherboards
    • CPUs
    • Graphic Cards
    • RAM
    • SSDs
    • Computer Cases
    • Monitors
    • Peripherals
    • Power Supply Unit
    • PC Builds
    • Computer Tips
  • Software
  • Operating System
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
  • Gaming
  • Mobile
  • Console
  • More
    • Internet
    • Networking
    • Security
    • Buyer’s Guide
    • Gadgets
    • Laptops
    • Reviews
    • How To
    • News
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Tech News Today
  • Hardware
    • Motherboards
    • CPUs
    • Graphic Cards
    • RAM
    • SSDs
    • Computer Cases
    • Monitors
    • Peripherals
    • Power Supply Unit
    • PC Builds
    • Computer Tips
  • Software
  • Operating System
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
  • Gaming
  • Mobile
  • Console
  • More
    • Internet
    • Networking
    • Security
    • Buyer’s Guide
    • Gadgets
    • Laptops
    • Reviews
    • How To
    • News
Tech News Today
Home»Windows»How to Fix “Not Enough Storage Is Available to Process This Command”

How to Fix “Not Enough Storage Is Available to Process This Command”

SandeepBy SandeepOctober 17, 2021
Not Enough Storage Is Available to Process This Command

Not enough storage is available to process the command is a common issue in Windows. It usually occurs when the system encounters registry errors, or a driver malfunctions or when it runs out of memory.

The easiest fix is to restart the PC and start over again. But, doing so means you lose any ongoing work on your PC. Plus, the error message may come right back up again in the middle of progress. Restart is only meant as a temporary fix.

Table of Contents

  • Steps To Fix “Not Enough Storage Is Available To Process This Command”
    • Check Drive C for Storage Issues
    • Use Task Manager
    • Reinstall Graphics Driver
    • Clear Temporary Files
    • Reset User Password Using a Different Account
    • Change IRPStackSize Parameter
    • Use DISM Utility
    • Disable Startup Apps
    • Use System Restore
    • Increase Virtual Page Size
    • Use System Reset
    • Change Performance Options
  • What Causes Not Enough Storage Is Available to Process This Command Error Message?

Steps To Fix “Not Enough Storage Is Available To Process This Command”

Fortunately, there are several other fixes that you can try to solve this issue for good. Like me, try the easiest ones first before you decide on rebooting your PC as a fix.

Check Drive C for Storage Issues

  1. Click on the Explorer icon to go to This PC.
  2. Check drive C for free storage.
C-drive-space
  1. If it is less than 10 GB, try clearing out some files or software.
  2. Make sure you delete them permanently and not sent to the Recycle Bin. Use Shift + Del Keys on unwanted Files and Folders.

Use Task Manager

  1. Right-click on the Start Menu and select the Task Manager to open a new window.
  2. Select More details.
Restart Windows Explorer in Task Manager
  1. Select the Processes tab.
  2. Select Disk column to arrange the displayed list in descending order of disk usage.
taskmanager-disk-usage
  1. Select the service that’s taking up unusually more storage.
  2. Select End task.
  3. Repeat for any other unwanted processes.
taskmanager-end_tasks
  1. Restart the PC as needed.

Reinstall Graphics Driver

  1. Right-click on the Start Menu and select the Device Manager to open a new window.
  2. Expand Display adapters.
  3. Right-click on the graphics card name.
graphics adapter properties
  1. Select Properties.
  2. Got to the Driver tab.
devicemanger_graphics_driver-driver
  1. Select Uninstall Device.
devicemanger_graphics_driver-uninstall
  1. Select Uninstall to confirm.
  2. After completion, select Scan for hardware changes.
win10-devmgr-scan
  1. Wait until the window installs the latest driver in your system.

Clear Temporary Files

  1. Right-click on the Start Menu and select the Run option.
  2. Type %tmp% and press Enter to open a new window.
RUN-temp-folder
  1. Press Ctrl + A to select all files in the current folder.
temp-folder-clearing
  1. Press Shift and Delete together and confirm Yes.
  2. Wait until the dialog box deletes all files completely.

Reset User Password Using a Different Account

  1. Login under the Admin account that is different from the user account you’re having issues with.
  2. Go to the Start Menu and type Control Panel. Press Enter to bring up a new window.
  3. Select User Accounts.
control-panel-user-accounts
  1. Select User Accounts again.
control-panel-user-accounts2
  1. Select Manage another account.
control-panel-user-manage-others
  1. Select the user that’s having the issues.
control-panel-user-admin
  1. Select Change password.
control-panel-user-pass
  1. Enter the new password twice.
  2. Select Change password.
control-panel-user-pass-change

Change IRPStackSize Parameter

  1. Go to Start Menu and type regedit. Press Enter to bring up the Registry Editor window.
  2. Navigate to the following location in the Registry Editor. Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters
regedit-lanman
  1. Under Parameters, search for an entry called IRPStackSize. If it exists, go to Step 6.
  2. If it doesn’t exist, right-click and select DWORD(32-bit) value under New.
  3. Name this key IRPStackSize.
  4. Double click on IRPStackSize.
regedit-lanman-irpa
  1. Select Decimal.
  2. Enter the value as 1.
  3. Press OK.
  4. Reboot your PC.
  5. If it doesn’t work for you, try increasing the value in Step 8 to 2. You can enter up to 12. The lower the value, the less memory your PC allocates for the stack.

Use DISM Utility

  1. Boot your PC in safe mode.
  2. Under safe mode, right-click on Start Menu and select Powershell(Admin).
  3. Type the following:
    • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
  4. It uses DISM (Deployment Image Servicing Management) tool on the currently running Windows to 
    • performs cleanup and recovery operations.
    • repairs any corrupt files.
powershell-dism
  1. Reboot your PC back into normal mode.

Disable Startup Apps

  1. Click on Start Menu and type Startup. Select Startup Apps to bring up a new window.
windows-startup-apps
  1. Under the list of apps, toggle any app you don’t need to disable it.
windows-startup-app-disable
  1. If you continue to have problems, repeat step 2 to disable startup for more apps.

Use System Restore

  1. Go to the Start Menu and type Recovery. Select Recovery to bring up a new window.
Windows Recovery Device Settings
  1. Click on Open System Restore to open the restore wizard.
system-restore-option
  1. Select Next.
system-restore
  1. Select a previous restore point and click on Next.
system-restore-point
  1. Finally, click Finish to confirm and start the recovery process.
Confirm your restore point in Windows
  1. If this didn’t work for you, go back and select a different restore point.

Increase Virtual Page Size

  1. Open File Explorer and select This PC.
  2. Do a right-click and select Properties.
This-PC-prop
  1. On the left navigation pane, select Advanced system settings.
windows-system-advanced
  1. Under the Advanced tab, select Settings under Performance.
windows-system-properties
  1. Select the Advanced tab.
change-page-size
  1. Under Virtual memory, select Change.
  2. Turn off automatically managing paging file size for all drives.
  3. Increase the paging file size in MB for Local Disk C.
change-page-size-custom
  1. Click on Set.
  2. Repeat for any additional drives.
  3. Select OK to apply changes.
  4. Select Apply and then OK.

Use System Reset

  1. Go to the Start Menu and type Reset This PC, and open it.
reset-PC-app
  1. Under Recovery, click on Get started below Reset this PC section.
Reset this PC
  1. Choose the Keep my files option if you want to save your personal data.
Reset This PC Windows Keep My Files
  1. If your device has network, choose Cloud download.
  2. If not, choose Local reinstall.
Reset This PC Windows Local Reinstall Cloud Download Option
  1. Wait for the reset process to finish and the PC to restart.
  2. If this didn’t work, try again by selecting Remove everything in Step 3.

Change Performance Options

  1. Open File Explorer and select This PC.
  2. Do a right-click and select Properties.
  3. On the left navigation pane, select Advanced system settings.
  4. Under the Advanced tab, select Settings under Performance.
  5. Under Visual Effects, select Adjust for best performance.
windows-perf
  1. Select Apply and then OK.

What Causes Not Enough Storage Is Available to Process This Command Error Message?

There are several reasons why this issue might appear in Windows.

  1. The registry value is set incorrectly

    One or more programs may have modified registry editor values incorrectly. Unfortunately, if you haven’t taken a backup of your values yet, it is very hard to go back and restore that value. A recommended fix is to use system restore to restore the entire system to its previous state.
  2. Outdated graphics drivers

    If you have outdated graphics drivers, they can generate bugs and take up system space. Thus, it is always a good idea to keep your drivers updated and compatible at all times.
  3. Corrupted encrypted files

    If you have enabled EFS encryption, the encrypted files in your PC are tied into your account’s password. If they become corrupted for some reason, the system throws this error message. For cases like these, if you reset your password then the EFS-encrypted files will be gone but your PC will be fixed.
  4. MS SQL Server issue

    If you use Microsoft SQL Server, you may have seen this error message several times. It may be because of an old version of SQL server being set up in your Windows. Use this document by Microsoft on how you can upgrade MS SQL to the proper version.

    Make sure that you read all the hardware and software requirements before upgrading.
  5. SOFS(Scale-Out File Server) issue

    If you use Scale-Out File Server on Windows Server, you will have encountered this error message before. Windows servers are constantly accessed by more than one user at all times. They use it for sharing files and folders in a shared location.

    Because of an application bug, the SOFS system creates new sessions for file sharing. They might have reused old ones but they don’t. This generates new metadata every time someone accesses the file. Thus, the system runs out of memory and displays this message.

    The only fix for this issue is to replace SOFS with File Server for General.
  6. Limited IRPStackSize value

    IRPStackSize parameter specifies the number of stack locations in I/O request packets. The current value may not be enough for your PC usage. As a result, you will need to increase this value to match your system load.
  7. Limited hardware resource

    If you use older PCs or laptops, your device has limited hardware capabilities. Installing anything on these PCs becomes difficult. This is because the memory runs out quickly when setting up newer applications.

    This causes the error message to pop up in the middle of installing a new program. Try all the steps above to see if they work for you. If not, the only fix would be to upgrade your hardware memory resources.
Windows Windows 10 Windows 11
Sandeep

Tech enthusiast. Windows. Linux. Security. Networking.

Related Posts

how to make windows 11 look like windows 10

How to Make Windows 11 Look Like Windows 10

January 25, 2023
how to find hidden folder in laptop

How to Find Hidden Folder in Laptop

January 24, 2023
mouse not showing in chrome

Mouse Not Showing in Chrome? Here’s How to Fix It

January 25, 2023
how-to-move-taskbar-windows-11

How to Move Taskbar on Windows 11

January 24, 2023
stickers on windows

How to Add Stickers on Windows 11 Desktop

January 23, 2023
how to add weather to taskbar windows 11

How to Add Weather to Taskbar Windows 11

January 22, 2023
Add A Comment

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Latest Posts
how long does a cmos battery last

How Long Does a CMOS Battery Last

January 25, 2023
thunderbolt vs usb c

Thunderbolt Vs USB C: What’s the Difference

January 25, 2023
how to find hidden folder in laptop

How to Find Hidden Folder in Laptop

January 24, 2023
You may also like
watch-twitch-on-roku-tv

How to Watch Twitch on Roku TV

January 25, 2023
hp mouse not working

HP Mouse Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It

January 25, 2023
install-kodi-on-firestick

How to Install Kodi on Firestick (Step-By-Step Guide)

January 25, 2023
Recommended
Cookie Clicker Garden Guide

Cookie Clicker Garden Guide to Unlocking Every Seed

September 26, 2021
monitor no signal

Computer Turns On But Monitor Says No Signal (9 Ways To Fix)

November 10, 2022
Facebook Twitter Pinterest
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Affiliate Disclosure
© 2023 TechNewsToday.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.